Third Coast Training Center Classes
Comprising teachers who have lived, performed, and taught comedy all over the country the Third Coast Training Center exists to cultivate well-rounded, highly-trained performers in the areas of improv, sketch, and stand-up.
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This 2 day scene and sketch workshop is for not only for beginners trying to learn sketch but the expert looking for reps to help fine tune their scene work. We will cover a variety of sketch formats, structures and scenic styles. These include blackouts, monologues, POV, relationship and game scenes. Expect exciting written course work and helpful notes and feedback. Satire, character variety, getting to the funny faster, group scenes, editing, running order and much more will be covered in these 2 days!
August 14-15 12pm-5pm The Bar at Third Coast Comedy Club CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
LVL 1 - THE FUNDAMENTALS
Prereq.: No Experience Necessary No experience is necessary to learn the foundational ideas of listening, agreement, and shared construction that make improvisation so much fun to watch and perform. Dates: Mondays, starting Aug. 2nd @ 6:30 PM Saturdays, starting Aug. 7th @ 3 PM Sundays, starting Aug. 8th @ 3 PM 
LVL 2 - THE SCENE
Prereq.: Lvl 1/commensurate exp. Deep dive into character work, scene mechanics, and in particular, acting. Grounded, well-acted scene work provides the context for finding, exploring, and heightening patterns. Dates: Wednesdays, starting Aug. 4th @ 6:30 PM Sundays, starting Aug. 8th @ 12 PM 
LEVEL 3 - ENSEMBLE
Prereq.: Level 2 Once the basics have been introduced we’ll want to move into group play as it’s part of what makes improvisation so electric. Give and take, balance, tempo, repetition, the discovery and constant unfurling of the moment—the stuff that might very well take you out of your comfort zone (which is OK). Dates: COMING OCTOBER 2021! 
LEVEL 4 - SHORT FORM
Prereq.: Level 3 Students will explore the world of short-form improv: well-defined games that provide a structure within which to improvise. Scenic, narrative, time-based, guessing, the list goes on. Short-form builds on the fundamentals learned and helps in honing specific skills. Always a crowd-pleaser, this level will include a showcase. Dates: COMING JANUARY 2022! 
LEVEL 5 - LONG FORM
Prereq.: Level 4 Long form improvisation is a series of improvised scenes that prioritizes teamwork, emotional honesty, and patience. Unlike short form improv, which employs multiple fast & funny games, long form improv often focuses on creating a series of thematically-related scenes or an improvised play. Here you will learn to weave a single suggestion into a spontaneous one-of-a-kind piece of theatre. Students will study numerous essential long form structures and techniques, creating authentic and hilarious characters and storylines. Dates: COMING MARCH 2022! 
LEVEL 6 - PERFORMANCE
Prereq.: Level 5 Part workshop, part performance, this class runs for 8 weeks as you develop a long-form of choice. Over the last four weeks, you also perform your piece. The performances take place in front of your friends, family, and strangers! REGISTRATION REQUIRES INSTRUCTOR RECOMMENDATION Email trainingcenter@thirdcoastcomedyclub.com if you have previously completed level 5 and need access to sign up. Include the name of your level 5 instructor in the email! Dates: COMING JUNE 2022! |
ADVANCED SHORT-FORM 1
Prereq.: Level 4 Students will dive deeper into the world of short-form improv, exploring heightened levels of game and the keys to successful hosting. Expand your bank of games while developing a stronger understanding of short- and long-form alike! Date: COMING MARCH 2022! 
ADVANCED SHORT-FORM 2
Prereq.: Advanced Short Form 1 Students will take a deep dive into what makes a short-form show. Having studied quite a few games, students will investigate strategic hosting, setlist design, and macro-play, all while bolstering their skills in a variety of short-form pieces. Always a crowd-pleaser, this level will include a showcase. Date: COMING JUNE 2022! 
MUSICAL IMPROV 1
Prereq.: Level 3 instructor recommendation This class is designed to raise the student’s comfort level while performing improvised songs. Emphasis is on phrasing, song structure, heightened emotional commitment, background support, and song styles. This class requires instructor recommendations to register. Email mark@thirdcoastcomedyclub.com with your previous level 2 and 3 instructors’ names for consideration. Dates: Tuesdays, starting Aug. 3rd @ 6:30 PM 
MUSICAL IMPROV 2
Prereq.: MI 1 + instructor recommendation By invitation only. The entire 8 weeks will be dedicated to learning how to improvise a full one-act musical. Emphasis is on the structural elements of narrative musical theater form, functions and placement of specific song styles within a musical as well as movement/choreography. This class requires instructor recommendations to register. Email mark@thirdcoastcomedyclub.com if you would like to be considered. Dates: COMING OCTOBER 2021! 
MUSICAL IMPROV 3
Prereq.: MI 2 + instructor recommendation A continuation of Musical Improv 2, this 8 week class workshops the performance of a full one-act improvised narrative musical. This class culminates with a 6 week musical performance run in front of a live audience. This class requires instructor recommendations to register. Email mark@thirdcoastcomedyclub.com if you would like to be considered. Dates: COMING JANUARY 2022! |
STAND-UP 1
Prereq.: No Experience Necessary Ever wanted to learn what it takes to work out your original ideas and turn them into a polished stand-up set? This class will teach you the basics, including structure to develop your ideas into stand-up content, performance styles and technique, finding your voice on stage, and more! The class consists of regularly performing your written material with the goal of refinement through constructive feedback. This class has a showcase. Dates: COMING OCTOBER 2021! 
STAND-UP 2
Prereq.: Intro to Stand-up Build upon your stand-up skills with further development on finding your voice, set creation, performance, and the business side of comedy. During the course you will perform in front of a panel of stand-up comics who will give feedback and offer discussion of helpful tips, tricks, and advice. This class has a showcase. Dates: Mondays, starting Aug. 16th @ 7 PM 
To view Unscripted courses, including Improv for Anxiety & Improv for Life, visit Unscripted Improv's website. |
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2021 Class Calendar
Session 1: TBD
Session 2: TBD Session 3: 6/1 - 8/1 Session 4: 8/2 - 10/3 Session 5: 8/11 - 12/12 To be notified of the new schedule please sign-up for our mailing list below.
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